- Child AbuseAdditionally, if you are convicted of domestic violence assault or other related charges, you must complete a mandatory treatment program. An assault charge related to domestic violence dispute can also result in additional charges with additional penalties. Criminal mischief charges could be added to the arrest if anything at the residence was damaged during the conflict. It is also important to note that if a child (minor) was present or deemed at risk during the reported domestic dispute, you could be facing an additional child abuse charge.
- Criminal DefenseSpeaking to a Colorado criminal defense attorney following an arrest for domestic violence charges is crucial as there are often severe consequences and emotionally painful ramifications attached to such an arrest. Notably, there is no separate criminal offense for domestic violence assault in Colorado. Individuals suspected of committing domestic violence assault face a charge of assault and additional charges related to domestic violence, making cases much more complex.
- DUI/DWIMisdemeanors – Colorado’s misdemeanors are divided into three categories: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies and can result in up to 18 months in county jail and/or fines. Examples of misdemeanors in Colorado include third-degree assault, theft, and DUI.
- Sex CrimesAnd resources to protect your rights, freedom, and reputation. We represent clients with charges ranging from criminal traffic offense, DUI, domestic violence, sex offense, and felony assault to homicide.
- RobberyFelonies -These are the most serious category of crimes in Colorado and are divided into six classes, ranging from Class 1 (most serious) to Class 6 (least serious). Felony convictions in Colorado can result in imprisonment in a state correctional facility, fines, and other penalties. Examples of felonies in Colorado include first-degree murder, aggravated robbery, and certain drug offenses.
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- Theft
- Misdemeanors
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- AssaultPolice and prosecutors alike in Boulder and throughout Colorado Front Range communities take domestic violence issues seriously. When the police are called to respond to the scene of a domestic argument, someone is going to jail. Even if the victim of the domestic assault chooses not to press charges, the matter will be turned over to the district attorney’s office to prosecute.
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- Homicide
- Restraining OrderIn Colorado, domestic violence assault entails the victim being physically injured by the defendant while being in an intimate relationship with him or her. The offense of assault in Colorado involves harming (inflicting or threatening bodily injury) another person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly. Assault can occur even if the damage is not severe. The term “bodily injury” refers to any form of physical discomfort, illness, or impairment. Besides physical violence, domestic violence can also take the form of threats against another person. Other scenarios that often qualify as domestic violence are threatening or harming someones property, or even an animal if used for coercive purposes, to gain control, punish, intimidate, or perpetrate revenge against the alleged victim. It is possible to receive jail time, restraining orders, and a firearm ownership ban upon conviction of an assault charge in the context of domestic violence.